Detective Acting Sergeant Paul Van Emmerik said the green John Deere tractor was stolen from a farm on Merrigum-Ardmona Rd between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, before it was dumped and set alight further down the road.
Police are also investigating a suspicious fire lit in the causeway near Fryers St around 9.30pm the same day, along with two grass fires near where the tractor was found, Det Acting Sgt Van Emmerik said.
Any witnesses that may have seen someone driving a tractor on Merrigum-Ardmona Rd should contact Shepparton police.
Det Acting Sgt Van Emmerik said people that were seen acting suspiciously on the side of the road should also be reported.
“Check any dash-cam footage of around the Merrigum-Ardmona area,” he said.
Police are also seeking any dash cam footage or information regarding a fire on the eastern side of the Katamatite-Shepparton Main Road, Congupna at Guilfas Creek crossing.
Shepparton First Constable Jessica Stievano said the fire was burning on January 4 of between 2.15 pm and 3.00 pm.
Police also want to remind residents that fire danger period restrictions are still in place.
Fires are not to be lit unless the appropriate permit is secured.
“There is still quite a high fuel load in the area,” Det Acting Sgt Van Emmerik said.
• If you have witnessed suspicious behaviour or have information or dash-cam footage relating to the recent fires, contact Shepparton police on 03 5820 5777. You can also call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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